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Town of Stockport – Disbursements (2013M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the Town’s disbursements for the period January 1, 2012, to January 22, 2013. Background The Town of Stockport is … issued from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 to ensure the check sequence was complete and all checks were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/27/town-stockport-disbursements-2013m-216Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… The Board and officials did not obtain information to monitor capital investment and salaries and did not have an adequate process to verify job creation and retention. The Board and officials … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix D includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Background The Town of Putnam Valley is … million in total. We also reviewed supporting documents to verify that procurements and subsequent payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193X.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… information through the New York State Vendor Self-Service Portal at https://esupplier.sfs.ny.gov/psp/fscm/SUPPLIER . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services or ensure claims were properly … beverage receipts totaling $3,814 without adequate support to show they were a valid expenditure, including eight … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… for 2017-2020 fiscal years did not include the fund balance estimates required by Town Law. Town officials also … estimates in a realistic and transparent manner, and show fund balance estimates for each fund, with the required breakdown. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Johnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Library’s cash … points for greater accountability. Establish procedures to ensure that cash and checks are stored in a secure location until deposited and to require that receipts are deposited in the bank in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304East Rockaway Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2020M-85)
… timely. Managing the finances of ECA activities is meant to be a learning experience for student club members. By not … and loss statements. Ensure ECA clubs remit receipts to the central treasurer promptly and that the central … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/15/east-rockaway-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fundsTown of Locke – Financial Condition (2020M-111)
… annual budgets. Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, needed reserves and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-locke-financial-condition-2020m-111Nyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (2020M-94)
… Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures on penalty assessment, delinquent notices and collections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/11/20/nyack-parking-authority-parking-ticket-operations-2020m-94Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… Revenue and expenditure estimates were not based on prior years’ actual results or trends and did not contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Ballston Lake Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Ballston Lake Fire District Length of Service Awards Program Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for … findings and recommendations and indicated that they plan to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Contract Advisory No. 29
… on receiving EDSS training and access, contact the IT Service Desk: Phone Weekdays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyTown of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and 234 claims totaling $96,900 did not have documentation to support a business purpose. Town officials did not … Superintendent (Superintendent) did not agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement. The … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… officials properly managed fund balance. Key Findings As of June 30, 2019, the unemployment insurance reserve and tax certiorari reserve balances of $381,484 and $563,862, respectively, were excessive. The … year and the excessive tax certiorari reserve balance as of June 30, 2019, the District’s recalculated surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Town of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial … aspects of collecting and recording taxes and fees paid to her office. All of these duties were performed during 2011 … annual audit. Key Recommendations Audit all claims prior to their payment, unless otherwise allowed by law. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… the 14 businesses in order to verify that funds were used for the approved purpose. Loan agreements do not have job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingClymer Central School District – Payroll (2023M-168)
… accurate or that compensation was paid in compliance with employment agreements. As a result, payroll errors went …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/clymer-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-168York Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… more than $1 million is overfunded and may be enough to pay annual claims for 132 years. The District did not have … more real property taxes were levied than was needed to fund operations. Key Recommendations Comply with the … limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Properly use and reasonably fund reserve funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96